Don't turn your nose up at Fido's and Fluffy's bad breath!

February is National Dental Health Month

That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet's teeth and gums but it's internal organs as well.  Remember, both dogs and cats need dental care. 

To address the significance of oral health care for pets, the AVMA and several veterinary groups have designated February as National Pet Dental Health Month.  

Dental disease progresses in stages and if detected early, you can help prevent serious damage to the teeth and possible organ damage to the heart, kidneys, intestinal tract and joints.  Here are some warning signs of dental disease:  bad breath, tartar- (yellow-brown crust on teeth), bleeding gums, loss of appetite, teeth that are missing or loose and difficulty eating and chewing food.

Call today to schedule your free dental screening with one of our technicians, schedule a dental and receive a 10% discount off the cleaning price.  Don't delay, dental exams need to be done in February to receive this discount.   

Drug Free, Surgery Free and Pain Free

We have recently added K-Laser Class IV therapeutic treatments for advanced pain relief and enhanced tissue healing at Bailey Veterinary Clinic.  We will be able to help your animal in ways we could not before, in a safe, effective and drug free manner.  Examples are skin conditions, mouth and ear infections, arthritis, soft tissue injury, post surgical pain and many more

Laser therapy works by stimulation production of cellular energy in damaged cells and by enhancing the cell membrane permeability.  This promotes the speed and the quality of healing, enhances the exchange of nutrients and wastes across the cell membrane and improves elasticity of injured tissues. 

What is Laser Therapy?

Laser Therapy, or "photobiomodulation", is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects.  These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.  Laser Therapy has been widely utilize in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors as far back as the 1970's.  Now, after FDA clearance in 2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States

Numerous Studies Show that Laser Therapy Can Help With:

•Osteoarthritis
•Joint Pain
•Tendinopathies
•Edema and Congestion
•Post-Surgical Pain
•Ligament Sprains
•Muscle Strains
•Puncture Wounds
•Post-Traumatic Injury
•Neck and Back Pain
•Hip Dysplasia
•Burns
•Chronic Wounds
•Rehabilitation
•Post-Orthopedic Surgical Recovery

What to Expect

There is no patient sedation or restraint required and the experience is usually pleasant and comforting to them

Although improvement is often seen after the first visit, most patients require several treatments [3 to 8] for greatest benefit.  For most conditions, we recommend a multi-visit treatment plan.  Treatment times do vary in length.  Your veterinarian will recommend a treatment plan tailored to your pets condition.


Benefits of Laser Therapy Video:
    Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJtPmIMUBJU

Veterinary Client Education Video:
    Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzcF5Hc9Hjlk 

Senior Wellness Program-Pets 6 Years and Older

There are many health problems common to older cats and dogs that can be effectively managed or often avoided if timely measures are taken.  Unfortunately, just like us, animals are more likely to develop health problems as they get older.  Routine comprehensive examinations can detect some problems but to detect many abnormalities early diagnostic test are necessary.  Often by the time symptoms are evident, permanent damage has already occurred.

To ensure the health of older animals (6 years and older), we have developed a Senior Wellness Program.  It is designed to allow your pet to grow old in grace and comfort.  To do this, we need to identify diseases earlier in the development of the disease process- to be more proactive in the health care of our pets.  Ask any of your doctors, receptionists and technicians about this new program- What test are run, the affordable price and how to become a partner in our Senior Wellness Program. 

New Healthy Advantage Diet

Healthy Advantage is a new updated Growth and Maintenance line made by Hill's.  Healthy Advantage provides multiple benefits, all in one food.  benefits include skin and coat, teeth, weight management, and intestinal health.  This is a great wellness diet and the doctors and staff believe this food will enhance your pets life.  For a limited time, if you bring in an opened bag of your current food, we will give you a free small bag of Healthy Advantage to try.  This offer is not valid for current Hill's users.  Please let us know if you have any questions about Healthy Advantage, a wellness diet by Hill's. 

We will still carry Science Diet maintenance small bites, Science Diet mature diets and Science Diet canned food.